Lemont approves amendment to Lenny’s redevelopment deal, authorizes $415,000 reimbursement and truck-parking limits

The Village of Lemont on March 8 approved a second amendment to the redevelopment agreement with Lenny’s Real Estate Develop, LLC for the property at 10900 South Archer Avenue, authorizing reimbursement up to $415,000 and adding enforceable truck-parking restrictions on the site.

The amendment, adopted as Ordinance O‑08‑25, incorporates previously discussed conditions for truck parking — overnight restrictions, a two-hour parking limit and a prohibition on engine idling — and allows the village to pursue enforcement or a successor agreement if site owners do not comply. The board approved the ordinance by roll call vote.

Why it matters: The site, developed after the village sold dilapidated land, houses a fuel station, quick-serve restaurants and a convenience store that village officials said are generating new tax revenue. Village officials said the reimbursement is tied to eligible costs under the redevelopment agreement and that additional reimbursements will not be considered until full tax bills for the site are realized.

Staff described the amendment as a needed enforcement mechanism. According to village staff, the amendment will “reimburse eligible costs subject to the redevelopment agreement under the maximum allowed in the RDA. Total reimbursement is 415,000,” and will add truck-parking rules that staff and the developer had previously discussed during the rezoning process.

Board discussion and enforcement: Officials said signage and gates have been installed at the site and that the village and the developer have discussed additional striping and other measures to address community concerns. The amendment gives the village the option to step in for enforcement if the property owner cannot or will not enforce the parking restrictions on its own.

Vote and procedural notes: The motion to approve O‑08‑25 was moved by Trustee Maher and seconded by Trustee Kentridge. The roll-call vote recorded: Trustee Kentridge — yes; Trustee Maher — yes; Trustee McClafferty — yes; Trustee Shaughnessy — yes; Trustee Zagowski — yes; Trustee Stapleton — yes. The ordinance passed.

Context: The village earlier approved a redevelopment agreement with Lenny’s to support construction of a combined gas station and car wash at the northwest corner of Illinois Route 83 and Main Street and previously amended that agreement in June 2024 to reconfigure lots and add a truck-parking area along Archer Avenue. Officials said projected annual tax revenue from the site is substantial and that ongoing monitoring of truck parking remains a priority for neighbors.

Ending: Village staff said they will monitor compliance and pursue additional enforcement steps if necessary; no additional reimbursements related to the project will be considered until tax bills are assessed for the site.