The Oak Lawn Village Board voted June 24 to approve a conditional use variation to allow a two-family residence (a duplex) at 9239 South 50 Fifth Court, following a 7-0 recommendation from the Zoning and Planning Commission.

A representative from Shoreland Group described two conceptual options for the project: a front-loaded garage facing 50 Fifth Court or a rear-loaded garage accessing the alley. Trustees indicated a preference for the rear-loaded option during discussion.

Legal counsel and trustees agreed to attach conditions to the ordinance: the structure must be built as a duplex in substantial conformance with the architectural elevations and depictions reviewed by the Zoning and Planning Commission; front doors must face 50 Fifth Court; garage access must face the rear alley; and the builder must meet all village-code requirements such as brick facing. The revised ordinance with that condition was the version before the board when it voted.

The petitioner said the units will be sold as private residences, not rented. Trustees asked that the final construction comply with village building codes and that permit-stage plans reflect the elevations provided as Exhibit 3 attached to the ordinance.

Trustees approved the conditional ordinance by roll call; no amendments were introduced during the public discussion and the motion passed unanimously.

The board also approved a related subdivision ordinance at the same meeting. Trustees said they expect the petitioner to produce permitted plans that comply with village standards as the project advances through permit review.