Lemont board approves annexations, rezones and multiple PUDs including 7 Oaks 2 and Silvercross expansion

The Village of Lemont on April 28 approved a package of land‑use measures, including two annexations with associated rezones and several planning approvals for subdivisions, variances and planned unit developments.

Key actions included finalizing the annexation of 12100 Bell Road (the Wallen Farm), approving a rezoning and related ordinances for the 7 Oaks 2 expansion at 14306 and 14322 McCarthy Road to allow 24 attached single‑family townhomes, approving a rezoning and final plat for 1341 Gordon Lane (Summit Oaks), granting a variance for a detached garage and parking pad at 16 East Custer Street, and approving preliminary and final PUD approvals for a new Silvercross medical office and the mixed‑use redevelopment at 801 State Street.

The public hearings for the two annexations drew no public testimony at the meeting. Jason, a village staff member who introduced several of the items, said the request for 12100 Bell Road covers approximately 15.9 acres and aligns with Lemont’s comprehensive plan; the property is currently undeveloped and the petitioner said the annexation was requested to help market the site. The related rezoning would move the parcel to R‑5A single‑family detached and attached residential zoning after annexation.

For 7 Oaks 2, Jason told the board the two McCarthy Road parcels total about 4 acres and the applicant seeks to amend a prior 2015 annexation agreement to permit construction of 24 attached single‑family townhomes, extension of Lacey Drive, stormwater facilities and enhanced landscape buffers. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously in March 2025; the board received no public comment at the hearing and approved the set of ordinances amending the earlier annexation agreement, completing annexation, rezoning to R‑5 attached residential, and granting a preliminary PUD.

On 1341 Gordon Lane, the board approved O‑24‑25 to rezone 1.007 acres from R‑2 to R‑4 detached single‑family to allow a future two‑lot subdivision, and approved the final plat that creates a second lot to the west of the existing home. The motions for the rezoning and final plat were taken together and approved.

The board granted a zoning variance (O‑25‑25) to allow construction of a detached garage and a parking pad at 16 East Custer Street. Trustees asked clarifying questions about the driveway and the scope of the work; staff said the building department will review construction permits to ensure code compliance.

The board approved a preliminary PUD (O‑26‑25) for a Silvercross medical office at 120 Seventh Street. Jason said the proposal would expand Silvercross’s facility to include site access, parking and stormwater management; the existing services will remain open during construction. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.

For 801 State Street (O‑27‑25), the board approved a final PUD for a two‑unit redevelopment of the historic building (one limited commercial or residential unit on the first floor under 1,000 square feet and a residential unit on the second floor). Trustees asked about parking and why the PUD limits the site to two units; Jason explained parking constraints and neighborhood concerns motivated the limit. The PUD term was discussed and staff noted the PUD would be effective for one year and could be amended later if the petitioner returns for changes.

Consent agenda items approved at the start of the meeting included multiple administrative matters and ordinances: reductions in two liquor‑license counts related to Capri restaurant and a license for Tatum May (O‑13‑25 and O‑14‑25), an ordinance authorizing a stop sign (O‑15‑25), an ordinance adding a solar‑ready roof sleeve alternative compliance path to the building code (O‑16‑25), a resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code for 2025 (R‑27‑25), and a consent resolution authorizing execution of lead water service line replacement agreements for Phase 1 (R‑28‑25). The consent agenda was approved in a single motion with roll‑call vote.

Votes at a glance - Consent Agenda (minutes, disbursements, O‑13‑25, O‑14‑25, O‑15‑25, O‑16‑25, R‑27‑25, R‑28‑25): motion by Trustee Snagowski; seconded by Trustee McClafferty; outcome: approved (5–0; Maher absent). - O‑17‑25 — Annexation agreement for 12100 Bell Road (Wallen Farm) and related ordinances (Items 5A‑5C): motion by Trustee Shaughnessy; seconded by Trustee Kittridge; outcome: approved (5–0; Maher absent). - O‑5D/O‑5E/O‑5F/O‑5G — Amend annexation, annexation, rezoning and preliminary PUD for 14306 & 14322 McCarthy Road (7 Oaks 2): motion by Trustee Snagowski; seconded by Trustee Kittridge; outcome: approved (5–0; Maher absent). - O‑24‑25 & R‑29‑25 — Rezoning and final plat for 1341 Gordon Lane (Summit Oaks): motion by Trustee McClafferty; seconded by Trustee Snagowski; outcome: approved (5–0; Maher absent). - O‑25‑25 — Variation for detached garage at 16 East Custer Street: motion by Trustee McClafferty; seconded by Trustee Kittridge; outcome: approved (5–0; Maher absent). - O‑26‑25 — Special use / preliminary PUD for Silvercross medical office at 120 Seventh Street: motion by Trustee Stapleton; seconded by Trustee McClafferty; outcome: approved (5–0; Maher absent). - O‑27‑25 — Final PUD for mixed‑use redevelopment at 801 State Street: motion by Trustee Kittridge; seconded by Trustee Snagowski; outcome: approved (5–0; Maher absent).

Board members and staff emphasized that many of the planning items had been vetted by the Planning and Zoning Commission, which recommended approval on the items reported. Several trustees asked clarifying questions about parking, buffering, historic preservation and the duration of PUD approvals; staff answered that parking constraints informed the 801 State Street unit limits and that the PUD could be amended in the future if the petitioner sought additional uses.

The board closed the public hearings related to the annexations after hearing no speakers and then moved to votes on the ordinances and resolutions.