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Planning commission approves special-use permit for 24/7 Vedge ER at Ravinia Plaza
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The Orland Park Planning Commission on April 7 approved a special-use permit allowing Vedge Veterinary ER to occupy three units at Ravinia Plaza, subject to interior soundproofing and a new landscaped island; staff recommended approval after review of parking, zoning and mitigation measures.
The Orland Park Planning Commission voted to approve a special-use permit for a Vedge Veterinary ER urgent-care clinic to occupy three units at Ravinia Plaza on 153rd Street and Grange Road.
Josh Shelley, real estate director for Vedge ER, told the commission the clinic will provide emergency and urgent veterinary care — not routine vaccinations or spay/neuter services — and described an open-concept facility design that lets owners stay with their pets during treatment. "We are 24/7," Shelley said, adding that the clinic would operate around the clock, including holidays.
Planning staff presented the March 26, 2026 staff report, noting Ravinia Plaza currently houses 15 businesses and provides 456 parking spaces. Staff said the property is zoned BIZ General Business and that animal services are a use contemplated in that district under the land development code. The staff report described mitigation proposed by the petitioner, including interior "sound bat" insulation and specialty ceiling tiles the petitioner said have a noise-absorption coefficient of 0.7, and recommended approval of the special-use permit.
Tom Safranski, a civil engineer with Kimberley Horn, described an external landscape island proposed at the plaza to bring the parking area closer to code; the plan calls for two trees, 14 red grasses and 40 day-lily plants. Safranski said the plan had been reviewed and deemed acceptable to village staff.
Commissioners asked about operational details. Commissioner Paul asked about hours of operation, and Shelley replied the clinic will be open continuously. Commissioner Schuessler asked whether potential impacts on adjacent tenants were the reason the use requires special-use review; staff confirmed the special-use standards are intended to address possible adverse effects on neighboring properties and said the petitioner voluntarily offered sound-mitigation measures. Commissioner Fenton asked how on-site pet waste would be handled; Shelley said staff would double-leash animals that go outside, clean up immediately and that signage reminding owners to pick up after pets was planned.
After discussion, Commissioner Schuessler moved to approve the staff-recommended action and directed staff to prepare findings of fact consistent with the commission's discussion; Commissioner Fenton seconded the motion. When the chair called the roll, commissioners present responded "Aye," and the commission approved the special-use permit. The chair said staff will distribute the written findings for review and that the chair will sign them next week so they can be forwarded to the village board for final action.
The commission closed the public hearing and adjourned at about 7:21 p.m.
