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Lemont board approves multiple annexations, rezonings and PUDs; all measures pass unanimously
Summary
At its April 28 meeting the Village of Lemont approved annexations, rezonings and planned-unit developments for several parcels, including the Wallen Farm, a 24-unit townhome project at McCarthy Road (7 Oaks 2), and redevelopment plans for properties on Gordon Lane and State Street. All votes were unanimous with one trustee absent.
The Village of Lemont on April 28 voted to approve several annexations, rezonings and planned-unit developments, clearing a series of land-use items that village staff and the planning and zoning commission had recommended.
The approvals included an annexation and associated rezoning for 15.9 acres at 12100 Bell Road (the Wallen Farm); an annexation, rezoning and preliminary planned-unit development (PUD) for 14306 and 14322 McCarthy Road to permit a 24-unit attached single‑family townhome project (referred to by the petitioner as “7 Oaks 2”); a rezoning and final plat to create a two‑lot subdivision at 1341 Gordon Lane (Summit Oaks); a zoning variation to allow a detached garage and driveway at 16 East Custer Street; a preliminary PUD for a new Silver Cross medical office at 15505 East 120th Street; and a final PUD limiting redevelopment at 801 State Street to two residential units or one limited commercial unit on the first floor.
Why it matters: the approvals change zoning and municipal boundaries for multiple parcels and permit construction that will add housing and commercial/medical space in Lemont. Several items had been reviewed and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and discussed earlier in the committee‑of‑the‑whole.
Most significant items - 12100 Bell Road (Wallen Farm): The village approved an annexation agreement and related ordinances to bring a 15.9‑acre undeveloped parcel into Lemont. Staff said there is no current development proposal; the petitioner seeks annexation to help market the property. The board combined three related votes (annexation agreement, final annexation ordinance, and rezoning to R‑5 single‑family) and approved them together.
- 7 Oaks 2 (14306 & 14322 McCarthy Road): The board approved four ordinances to amend the 2015 7 Oaks annexation, finalize annexation of the two parcels, rezone them to R‑5 attached single‑family residential, and grant a preliminary PUD for a 24‑unit townhome project. Staff noted the project includes extending Lacey Drive, stormwater facilities and enhanced landscape buffers; the Planning and Zoning Commission had voted unanimously to recommend the rezoning and preliminary PUD.
- 1341 Gordon Lane (Summit Oaks): Trustees approved a rezoning from R‑2 to R‑4 and a final plat of subdivision to create a second lot west of an existing home to allow a future two‑lot subdivision.
- 16 East Custer Street: The board granted a variation to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow a detached garage and parking pad on the lot.
- Silver Cross medical office (15505 E. 120th Street): The board approved a preliminary PUD for Silver Cross to expand its facility, including site access, parking and stormwater management. Staff said the existing facility will remain open while the new building is constructed.
- 801 State Street: The board granted a final PUD for a redevelopment of the building historically known as a dentist’s office or the former Singer Hill Grill, preserving the building’s historic character and limiting uses to a first‑floor commercial or residential unit under 1,000 square feet and a second‑floor residential unit. The PUD approval was limited to one year for the permit.
Planning and review: For multiple items staff noted unanimous recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and that trustees had discussed several projects at prior committee‑of‑the‑whole meetings. Trustees were given the option to vote on related ordinances together; in each grouped case trustees voted to consider items as packages.
Votes at a glance (motions, movers/seconders, outcome): - Ordinances O‑13‑25, O‑14‑25, O‑15‑25 (consent agenda items related to liquor licenses and a stop sign request): motion to approve consent agenda by Trustee Snagowski, seconded by Trustee McClafferty; outcome: approved (roll call: Shaughnessy yes; Snagowski yes; Stapleton yes; Kitridge yes; McClafferty yes; Maher absent). - Annexation and rezoning, 12100 Bell Road — O‑17‑25 (annexation agreement) and companion rezoning ordinances (items 5A–C): motion by Trustee Shaughnessy, seconded by Trustee Kitridge; outcome: approved (yes 5, absent 1). - 7 Oaks 2 (14306 & 14322 McCarthy Road) — ordinances 5D–G (amend annexation, finalize annexation, rezoning to R‑5 attached, preliminary PUD): motion by Trustee Snagowski, seconded by Trustee Kitridge; outcome: approved (yes 5, absent 1). - 1341 Gordon Lane — O‑24‑25 (rezoning) and R‑20‑25 (final plat): motion by Trustee McClafferty, seconded by Trustee Snagowski; outcome: approved (yes 5, absent 1). - 16 E. Custer Street — O‑25‑25 (variation): motion by Trustee McClafferty, seconded by Trustee Kitridge; outcome: approved (yes 5, absent 1). - Silver Cross medical office — O‑26‑25 (preliminary PUD): motion by Trustee Stapleton, seconded by Trustee McClafferty; outcome: approved (yes 5, absent 1). - 801 State Street — O‑27‑25 (final PUD): motion by Trustee Kitridge, seconded by Trustee Snagowski; outcome: approved (yes 5, absent 1).
What the board did not do: No item on tonight’s agenda was tabled or remanded; trustees did not direct staff to return with new ordinance language on the items that passed. Public hearings on annexations for 12100 Bell Road and the McCarthy Road parcels were opened and closed with no public speakers at the hearings.
Speakers (selected, as referenced in the meeting record): - Mayor (name not specified), presiding officer - Trustee Michael Shaughnessy, trustee - Trustee Snagowski, trustee - Trustee Stapleton, trustee - Trustee Kitridge, trustee - Trustee McClafferty, trustee - Trustee Maher (absent) - Jason (staff member, Community Development/Planning), presenter
Authorities: The actions on annexations, rezonings and PUDs reference multiple village ordinances (listed on the agenda as O‑13‑25 through O‑27‑25) and resolutions related to plats; the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations were cited during staff presentation.
Community relevance: The approvals affect residential and medical development in Lemont neighborhoods including Bell Road, McCarthy Road, Gordon Lane and downtown State Street. Funding or financial conditions were not part of the land‑use votes, except that several proposals will require future building permits and site work governed by village codes.
Provenance: See transcript excerpts for the start and end of the development items (topic intro and finish).
