Westmont panel approves subdivision of 701 Oakmont Lane to free eastern parcel for future development

On June 11, 2025 the Village of Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a preliminary and final plat and site and landscape plan to subdivide the 5.3‑acre parcel at 701 Oakmont Lane into two lots. The application was filed by Ryan Companies US Incorporated and presented by Eric Nordina of Ryan Companies.

The split will create Lot 1 on the west, which Ryan Companies will retain for surface parking to meet a parking obligation, and Lot 2 on the east, which the developer plans to market for future development. "We're here for a pretty simple request and I'm gonna kinda tee this up and then just get out of the way," Eric Nordina said as he introduced the proposal.

Why it matters: the parcel currently supports parking for the two office buildings to the north and is subject to a recorded obligation to provide spaces for those tenants. Ryan told the commission the existing lot holds about 292 spaces—more than the 265 spaces the developer must provide under the property's declaration—and the split will allow a smaller retained lot to continue satisfying that obligation while freeing the eastern half for an eventual buyer.

Details and commission concerns: Ryan's civil engineer, Zach Thor, said Lot 1 will be maintained by Ryan "to fulfill that 265 stall parking requirement." Staff and the applicant described several engineering and site items required by the subdivision: a proposed 10‑foot sidewalk easement on the south side of Oakmont Lane, an 8‑inch sanitary sewer connection to the trunk main under Pasquinelli Drive, and mitigation for a small number of trees that could be affected (fee in lieu was discussed). The updated site plan reduces the parcel's impervious area in some places and the applicant said stormwater will be handled within each new lot and ultimately discharge to the existing retention pond. Thor said a high‑level photometric plan shows existing light poles on Lot 1 will remain in their current locations.

Commissioners pressed for detail on landscaping and interim appearance of the eastern lot. Commissioner Sharp noted the submitted plan shows new planting on Lot 1 but not on the western edge of Lot 2 and asked whether the newly created lot should receive landscaping if it will be sold as a stand‑alone parcel; staff said Lot 2 will return with a site plan when a developer is identified. Staff also confirmed the subdivision plat records an access easement on the western edge of the parcel that is intended to provide access to the village's adjacent water‑tower site; the easement is already on the plat and will be recorded.

Outcome and next steps: The commission approved the preliminary and final plat and the amended site and landscape plan after roll‑call votes (motions carried unanimously). Commissioners Simpson, Thomas, Peterson, Sharp, Lynn and Chairperson Carmichael all voted yes. Staff will notify the applicant when the item is scheduled before the Village Board for final action and the plat will be recorded at DuPage County after village board approval.

What remains open: the eastern lot (Lot 2) will return with a site plan when a buyer or developer is identified; the commission flagged the need for cross‑access agreements and consistency with the recorded parking obligation. No code variances were requested; staff said the proposed plans meet the Village's zoning and land development standards with the conditions discussed.