Title/Name/Summary
14232 Ashford Court Geothermal Project
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
14232 Ashford Court Geothermal Project - 2014-0568
Petitioner
Mahendra Patel
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to install and maintain a residential geothermal heat pump renewable energy system at the private residence of 14232 Ashford Court.
Requested Actions: Site Plan, Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 14232 Ashford Court
P.I.N.(s): 27-05-309-010
Size: 19,598 square feet
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Orland Grove Planning District
Comprehensive Land Designation: Single Family Residential
Existing Zoning: R-2 Residential District
Existing Land Use: Single Family Home
Surrounding Land Use:
North: R-2 Residential District - (across Ashford Court) Single Family Home
South: Not in Orland Park - (across 143rd Street) Single Family Home
East: R-2 Residential District - Single Family Home
West: R-2 Residential District - Single Family Home
Preliminary Engineering: N/A. The engineering of geothermal renewable energy systems are regulated through state licensing criteria.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The petitioner proposes to install a geothermal renewable energy system in the rear yard of the single family home at 14232 Ashford Court. Geothermal renewable energy systems boost building heating and cooling performance for higher efficiencies and lower utility costs. In the summer, geothermal systems act as heat sinks to cool buildings via the constant temperature of the Earth (typically 65 degrees at depth). In the winter, the systems channel the Earth’s constant temperature (again typically 65 degrees at depth) to provide a heating boost to the structure. As a result, heating and cooling mechanical systems are not required to operate as much to attain desired heating and cooling levels since the Earth is providing a 65 degree base line temperature for the building.
The petitioner does not request any variances for this proj...
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