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Trustees approve PACE park‑and‑ride expansion and sign variation at Lincolnshire Drive
Summary
The Burr Ridge Board approved a PACE request to expand its park‑and‑ride to 197 spaces, add an enclosed waiting room with restrooms and grant a sign variance, with conditions including security cameras, landscaping and requirements to meet accessible‑parking standards.
The Burr Ridge Board of Trustees on Jan. 26 approved a Plan Commission recommendation to expand the PACE park‑and‑ride facility at 7650 Lincolnshire Drive to 197 total spaces, add an enclosed waiting room with restrooms, install some electric vehicle charging stations and allow a wall sign mounted lower than 5 feet above average grade, subject to conditions.
Janine, a planning staff member, told the board the Jan. 19 Plan Commission recommended unanimous approval with conditions for landscaping and security measures; staff and the commission concluded the expanded facility would be a public benefit. Trustees raised concerns based on a letter from the Ambiance homeowners association about noise, lighting, traffic safety and sightlines into nearby homes.
PACE project manager Paul Bridal said PACE plans to install security cameras on the lot and at the new enclosure and indicated PACE would not object if the HOA installed a taller fence at the HOA's cost. Staff confirmed the project includes a photometric plan to limit light trespass and additional landscaping along the property line.
Design staff explained the site currently shows six accessible spaces; the proposal for 197 total spaces falls within state law thresholds requiring six accessible spaces for lots between 151 and 200 spaces, so the proposal meets the minimum accessible‑parking requirement discussed by trustees.
Trustees directed staff to prepare the ordinance and took a roll‑call vote to approve the special use and sign variation; the action passed unanimously (6‑0).
What this means: PACE may proceed with detailed design and permitting under the conditions set by the plan commission and village staff, including installing cameras, providing a photometric plan and meeting landscaping and site‑plan conditions. Neighbors remain entitled to require additional mitigation (such as fencing) at their own cost if they choose to pursue it.
